Fulham to beat Premier League trio to Tranmere youngster Sonny Hilton

Fulham are set to beat a host of Premier League clubs to the signing of Tranmere Rovers youngster Sonny Hilton, HITC Sport understands from sources close to the club.

Hilton is highly-regarded at Tranmere and his performances for the youth sides have alerted clubs higher up the football pyramid.

The attacking midfielder is a regular for England schoolboys and scouts from a host of clubs have been keeping tabs on the teenager's development.

The likes of Premier League trio Tottenham Hotspur, Leicester City and Sunderland have all shown an interest in Hilton, but Fulham have moved quickly as they look to bring the player to Craven Cottage.

Fulham are keen to try to improve their academy set-up and they see Hilton as someone who can progress through the ranks and become a regular in the first-team in the near future.